Cheers to a New Year!

Send the year out with a bang when you plan to attend a New Year's Eve party on December 31. Then, start the new year off right with an excursion into the great outdoors.

New Year's Eve

Before the evening celebrations, head out for some daytime toasts at Ecco Adesso Vineyards and Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery, both offering NYE special entertainment. Rockbridge is hosting The Danny Goodson Band for live music and is open from noon until 5 p.m. Ecco Adesso welcomes you to their Wine & Dessert Pairing from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Reservations are required. 

Haywood's at The Georges is a hot spot for this year's New Year's Eve celebrations! Book your dinner seating based on your course. The four-course dinner is from 5 to 7 p.m. and the six-course is from 8 to 10 p.m. Enjoy live jazz while you dine. Reservations are required. Please call 540-463-2508.

Haywood's
Haywood's

Sugar Tree Inn in Vesuvius is hosting a New Year's Eve Buffet from 6 to 7 p.m. Priority seating is given to overnight guests. Book Now.

The party starts early at Smiley's in Raphine. Get your groove on with Rewind from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets available on-site.

Starting at 9:00 p.m. The Patton Room comes alive with live music by Party Crasher Band. It's a prime spot to have fun prior to the Ball Drop on Main Street at midnight. Your ticket for The Patton Room includes hors d'oeuvres and desserts; enjoy the cash bar at your leisure. Get Tickets.

Celebrate until 2 a.m. at TAPS with champagne cocktails. It's a great place to enjoy a drink after the Ball Drop on Main Street.

Stay the night at The Georges with one of their New Year's Eve room specials.

Find yourself at The Gin Hotel & Juniper Lounge for the New Year's Eve Party & Ball Drop. An overnight stay includes tickets to the party inside, but outside on Main Street, everyone is invited to gather for the ball drop.

At Natural Bridge Historic Hotel & Conference Center, the New Year's Eve Party will feature D.J. Jamie Strassburg. Fill up on hors d'oeuvres and enjoy a midnight champagne toast. An overnight package is available. It includes breakfast for two on New Year's Day. Call 540-291-2121 for reservations.

New Year's Day

Natural Bridge State Park is hosting First Day Hikes on January 1. It's an excellent time to see the iconic limestone arch and #GetOutside in Rockbridge County.

Natural Bridge State Park in Winter
Natural Bridge State Park in Winter
Additional hikes to consider on New Year's Day are the Chessie Trail and Woods Creek Trail. We also like Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Gardens, especially with children!

Further ideas for New Year's Day outdoor excursions can be found at RockbridgeOutdoors.com.

Last Updated 12/10/2024

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